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D.  \nMary M. Oewel CaseyA. Crews Kyuna Sims  \nAkisha Osei Sarfo, Ph. D. Brian Garcia  \nRay Hart, Ph.D.  \nCONTENTS  \n3 Introduction Background  \n4 Research Questions Methodology  \n5 Executive Summary of Findings  \n6 Results  \nSuperintendent Demographics  \nSuperintendent Turnover  \n8 Superintendent Turnover  \n9 Race/Ethnicity Gender  \n10 Pre-Superintendency Role  \n11 District Leader Salary  \nSuperintendent Salary by Student Population Size  \n12 Superintendent Salary by Student FRPL Rate  \n13 Superintendent Salary by Gender  \nSuperintendent Salary by School Board Type  \nDistrict Leader Turnover  \nSuperintendent Turnover by Student Population Size  \n14 Superintendent Turnover by Student Population Racial/Ethnic Demographics  \nSuperintendent Turnover by Student FRPL Rate  \n15 Superintendent Turnover by Gender and Race  \n16 Superintendent Turnover by School Board Type Superintendent Turnover by Salary  \n17 Summary  \n18 Limitations Conclusion  \n19 References  \n20 Appendix A: Supplementary Tables and Figures  \n2 | Pandemic-Era Changes in Urban School Leadership: Superintendent Characteristics, Turnover, and Salaries  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe COVID-19 pandemic, which began in the 2019-2020 academic year, continues to challenge school district operations across the United States. Much of the conversation regarding the pandemic’s impact on schools and learning focuses on the work being done in classrooms. Some discussions have emphasized the role of testing and curricula as key components of gauging student success, as well as other district ‘inputs’ such as educator hiring and retention and the availability of technology for internet-based remote learning.  \nBACKGROUND  \nThe Council of the Great City Schools (Council or CGCS) has studied the extent to which some of our large school districts overcome the impact of low socioeconomic, English learner, and special education status for our students. The CGCS report, Mirrors or Windows: How well do large city public  schools overcome the effects of poverty and other barriers, describes the importance and unique challenges of educating our nation’s students in abject poverty and other factors that influence student outcomes. The study found that strong and effective educational leadership, particularly through the role of superintendents, is critical in shaping the trajectory of school districts. As key figures overseeing administrative operations and policy implementation, superintendents are responsible for driving organizational excellence and student success. Over time, the superintendent's role has evolved from mere administrative oversight to strategic leadership, encompassing community engagement and crisis management. However, the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed a paradigm shift, necessitating adaptive leadership to navigate unprecedented challenges, foster innovation, and prioritize the well-being of students and staff (Love, 2023) . In this context, superintendents serve as chief executives, guiding districts through complex terrain, balancing fiscal responsibilities, stakeholder expectations, and educational imperatives to cultivate inclusive, equitable learning environments.  \nThis study updates historical reports on the superintendency conducted by the Council and aims to uncover trends in superintendent pay and turnover in system leadership by examining the characteristics of urban school district superintendents within the Councils’ current 78 member districts. This study focuses on understanding the racial and gender demographics of superintendents, the prevalence of turnover within demographic groups as well as the relationship between superintendent and district characteristics and superintendent’s base salaries. 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